Gurranang

The community is notably older, with 35.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. There are no children under 15 living here, and 19.6% of residents are in de facto relationships, a rate well above the state average.

Around 17.5% of people were born overseas, though this is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are English at 45.6% and Australian at 40.4%.

English is the primary language for 98.2% of the community. While 8.8% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—no one reported speaking little or no English.

A large portion of the community has no religion (47.4%), which is far above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.1%.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 20% of adults completed Year 12, far below the state figure of 58.9%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical personal weekly income of $387. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, with 43.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 19.3% of residents, and 8.8% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

The area has a high number of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework. It also has a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 7.3%, well above the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area.

People living alone are common at 37.5%, far above the national figure. The typical home is small, with 2.1 people per household, which is a little below the state average.

Home ownership is very high, with 75% of homes owned outright, far above the state average of 31.5%. Almost all residences are separate houses, and no one is renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home in the community has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 49.1% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Only 32.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

Gurranang is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.